| March 3, 2013

Dear Friends and Constituents:   These first few months of this new biennium have been very busy.  My committee assignment is once again Government Operations, which considers legislation regarding elections, municipal charter changes, state government operations, pensions, and the regulation of 45 professions, to name a few. Many of you have asked about the process of [...]

Mid-Session Report: Judiciary

| March 3, 2011

Protecting Our Most Vulnerable The House Judiciary Committee is continuing its work to protect our most vulnerable Vermonters in a series of bills. First, it voted out a bill extending the time a prosecution for sexual abuse or exploitation of a vulnerable adult can be brought.  This is called the statute of limitations (SOS).  All [...]

End of Session 2010: Caring for Vermonters

| June 8, 2010

Human Services:  Caring for Vermonters The legislature worked very hard to protect and improve services for Vermonters, especially children, seniors and Vermonters with disabilities who need some help to live safely and with dignity. Every child should have a stable, permanent home. We passed legislation that will help children who come into the foster care [...]